The Forecourt Show Birmingham

The Forecourt Show is one of the United Kingdom’s leading trade exhibitions for the forecourt and convenience sector. It serves as a key platform for innovation, business growth and strategic dialogue across the entire fuel and retail value chain. At its core is the industry’s transition from traditional fuel retailing to fully integrated mobility and convenience destinations.

The event is organised by William Reed Business Media Ltd., a well-established UK trade publisher and exhibition organiser with a strong focus on retail, food and convenience markets. It takes place biennially at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, one of the largest and most advanced exhibition venues in the UK. Located in the economic heart of England, the NEC offers excellent infrastructure, strong international connectivity and close proximity to major commercial and logistics hubs.

The show is specifically tailored to the needs of modern forecourt operators. Its content centres on technological innovation across fuels and energy – from conventional and alternative fuels to EV charging infrastructure and digitally integrated pump and payment systems. It also showcases vehicle care solutions, including state-of-the-art car wash systems, self-serve wash technologies, valeting products and service concepts designed to unlock additional revenue streams.

A further key focus is the rapidly expanding convenience segment. Exhibitors present food-to-go concepts, coffee and foodservice solutions, category management strategies for forecourt shops, digital ordering systems and retail technologies aimed at increasing basket spend and strengthening customer loyalty.

Beyond its exhibition function, The Forecourt Show acts as a strategic barometer for the sector. A comprehensive programme of seminars, panel discussions and live demonstrations provides insight into market trends, sustainability strategies, regulatory developments, energy efficiency, digital transformation and operational excellence in site management.

Exhibitors represent a broad cross-section of the industry, including oil companies, energy and EV infrastructure providers, forecourt equipment manufacturers, payment and software specialists, shopfitters, food and beverage producers, wholesalers, and providers of security, logistics and facilities management services. The visitor profile includes forecourt operators, multi-site retailers, independent dealers, procurement professionals, investors, franchisors, convenience retailers and senior decision-makers from energy and mobility businesses. In this clearly defined B2B environment, the show brings together supply and demand at the highest professional level.

The NEC Birmingham offers modern exhibition halls, flexible floor space and outstanding transport links. The venue is located adjacent to Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International railway station, with direct access to the UK motorway network. As a result, The Forecourt Show provides ideal conditions – both commercially and logistically – for an efficient and productive trade show experience.

The The Forecourt Show will take place on 3 days from Monday, 13. April to Wednesday, 15. April 2026 in Birmingham.